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Glasgow City Development Plan 2 Unlocks Land for Over 30,000 New Homes
Glasgow residents may see expanded housing options through the City Development Plan 2 and related investment in affordable homes.
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Glasgow Council Extends Business Rates Relief to East End Independent Shops
The revised policy lowers costs for independent retailers in Shettleston and Calton while larger operators in the city centre continue paying full rates from August.
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Glasgow City Council Consults on Active Travel Projects and Baillieston Community Hub
Residents in Greater Govan, Baillieston and the city centre can give views on infrastructure changes and facility plans that shape local access to services.
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Glasgow Council Approves Housing Repairs Budget and New Roads Levy for Residents
Councillors approved a revised capital repairs programme and a new commercial roads contribution scheme at Tuesday's full council meeting, with direct consequences for tenants, drivers and local businesses across the city.
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Glasgow Council Redirects Millions to Social Care as Demand Surges Post-Pandemic
A reallocation of council resources toward front-line social care and community hubs is expected to directly affect tens of thousands of Glasgow residents relying on locally delivered services.
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Glasgow Council Tax Bills Jump in 2027 After Property Revaluation
Glasgow residents will first encounter revised council tax valuations on bills issued for the 2027-28 financial year under the new Scottish Parliament legislation.
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Glasgow Metro Phase One Advances, Phase Two Launching This Autumn
Glasgow residents in unserved corridors could gain new links to the city centre, hospitals and Glasgow Airport as the review moves forward in coming months.
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Westminster cuts slice through Glasgow's aid and education sectors
The UK's decision to axe international programmes hits local charities and universities hard, forcing Glasgow organisations to rethink years of global development work.
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Glasgow Council Raises Tax Relief Income Limits Starting October 2026
The changes to income limits take effect in October 2026 and will alter support amounts for households across multiple Glasgow wards.
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Glasgow City Council Starts £119 Million Road Upgrade and Approves Parking Restrictions
The three-year programme will resurface over 800 streets and replace 9,000 lighting columns while new rules take effect on W. Washington Street and Bunche Avenue.
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Glasgow's Low Emission Zone transforms vehicle access and waste handling
Glasgow residents face direct changes in vehicle access, waste handling and emergency planning through the city council's environmental framework listed on its official site.